This position assists Building Engineers in maintaining the building systems and Building Service Workers in maintaining the cleaning standards of the Hotel/Residence 

  What you’ll be doing: 

Ensure that all furniture, fixtures, fittings, ceilings, walls, floors, and landscaping areas are in good condition, and to assist Building Engineers in maintaining and operating the DDC and the operation of the Hotel/Residence.  

• Handle decorative repair and installation (e.g. carpentry, masonry, painting wall and floor finishing). 

• Assist Building Operators in maintaining functional operation of the building systems. 

• Daily building repairs and maintenance. 

• Maintain daily records and logs. 

• Meeting room set-up and janitorial service. 

• Assisting co-workers with work orders and responding to guests’ request and building emergencies e.g., fire alarms. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Required to work all shifts (morning, evenings, weekends and the odd graveyard shift). 

What You’ll need: 

• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience and skills in painting, building maintenance and repairs; carpentry, masonry, minor electrical repairs and custodial work.  

• Current Building Service Worker Certification and/or two – three (2-3) years recent relevant experience. 

• Working knowledge of mechanical & electrical building systems is an asset (e.g. DDC security, HVAC). 

• Knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products, WHIMIS. 

• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients is essential. 

• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite products. 

What we offer:   

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:   

• Extended medical and dental benefits     

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)   

• 15 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave 

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions    

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members    

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.   

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre   

• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel    

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres    

Pay Rate: $29.22 per hour    

THIS IS AN IUOE POSITION